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Why Byrne was among last to know about Swinton's Oscar

John Byrne, the Scottish writer and artist, did not tune in to watch his long-term partner Tilda Swinton pick up an Oscar for best supporting actress, he said � the couple do not have a television in their home in Nairn.

Among millions watching the Oscars ceremony live on networks beamed across the globe, one viewer was notable by his absence.